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Graduate Accelerated Programme: Trainee Internal Auditor: Credit

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Do you consider yourself to be collaborative, a game changer and impact maker? Do you have an innovative streak? Are you hungry to learn?  If you answered yes to the above, then you are the candidate we’re looking for.

About Group Internal Audit’s Graduate Programme:

The Group Internal Audit Graduate programme aims to elevate your career and separate you from the good, into the echelons of great.  Our programme is the perfect launchpad for students looking to enter the financial industry and internal audit and expand beyond financial and audit professionals.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering elements of audit assignments in accordance with Group Internal Audit methodology and as per agreed quality standards. In this exciting role you will gain and apply industry knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

• We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations.
• Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue
• You’ll be exposed to a great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values.
• You’ll receive continuous coaching and development opportunities.
• You’ll gain access to industry experts as mentors and coaches.
• You’ll gain access to excellent learning and development opportunities.
• You’ll have an opportunity to make a difference in the communities in which we operate.
• You’ll benefit from a robust and structured programme

Key Result Areas

• Assists in development of process understanding.
• Assists in preparation of risk and control matrices.
• Develops client relationships at the appropriate level.
• Gains and applies industry and technical knowledge.
• Performs substantive testing.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience required 

• Tertiary Finance (B.Com or B.BusSci) qualification with a post grad in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial quants, Financial/quantitative risk management, or similar
•  A South African citizen
• Achieved a minimum of 65% average across your studies

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question

The above summary is in line with Segment expectations. More detail is provided below:

SkillsAction Planning, Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Budget Management, Customer Understanding, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Financial Modeling, Gaps Analysis, Qualifying Prospects, Strategic Selling

EducationNQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent (Required)

Author Your Story with Old Mutual.

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Graduate Accelerated Programme – Trainee Internal Auditor: Finance

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Do you consider yourself to be collaborative, a game changer and impact maker?  Do you have an innovative streak? Are you hungry to learn?  If you answered yes to the above, then you are the candidate we’re looking for.

About Group Internal Audit’s Graduate Programme:

The Group Internal Audit Graduate programme aims to elevate your career and separate you from the good, into the echelons of great.  Our programme is the perfect launchpad for students looking to enter the financial industry and internal audit and expand beyond financial and audit professionals.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for delivering elements of audit assignments in accordance with Group Internal Audit methodology and as per agreed quality standards. In this exciting role you will gain and apply industry knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

• We will partner with you to craft a great career with Old Mutual that is in line with your career aspirations.
• Your voice is important to us and we will provide engagement platforms and tools to encourage meaningful dialogue
• You’ll be exposed to a great culture based on diversity and inclusion that forms a strong foundation of our values.
• You’ll receive continuous coaching and development opportunities.
• You’ll gain access to industry experts as mentors and coaches.
• You’ll gain access to excellent learning and development opportunities.
• You’ll have an opportunity to make a difference in the communities in which we operate.
• You’ll benefit from a robust and structured programme

Key Result Areas

• Assists in development of process understanding.
• Assists in preparation of risk and control matrices.
• Develops client relationships at the appropriate level.
• Gains and applies industry and technical knowledge.
• Performs substantive testing.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience required 

• Tertiary Finance (B.Com or B.BusSci) qualification with a post grad in Finance, accounting or similar
•  A South African citizen
• Achieved a minimum of 65% average across your studies

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question

SkillsAction Planning, Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Budget Management, Customer Understanding, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Developing Creative Solutions, Evaluating Information, Financial Modeling, Gaps Analysis, Qualifying Prospects, Strategic Selling

EducationNQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent (Required)

Author Your Story with Old Mutual.

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Specialist Fund Administrator (Fixed Term)

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

• Minimum of 5 years experience in retirement fund administration – data, payroll and finance.
• Must have the ability to analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances / assets.
• Data reconciliation experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act
• Compass experience essential
• AWD/Chorus experience would be an advantage

The role is in the Umbrella Fund Administration environment, specifically the department responsible for the deregistration of employers, who terminated their participation, with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

Responsibilities

– Obtain the necessary data required to determine the remaining scheme assets/balances.
– Analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances/ assets.
– Manage internal and external stakeholders to achieve targets.
– Report as required to the project manager as required on progress, blockers, etc.

– Coaching, skill sharing team.
– Assist the team with other project related work not specific to scheme assets / balances i.e. assist with prepare and submit deregistration applications, etc.

Also:

Administration

Produce, update, and provide best practice support on a wide range of Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems.

Correspondence

Prepare routine letters, email, minutes of meetings, and reports for approval by more senior colleagues or a senior executive.

Document Preparation

Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.

Data Collection and Analysis

Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

Insights and Reporting

Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.

Personal Capability Building

Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Operational Compliance

Develop working knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

Procurement

Support others by carrying out simple procurement tasks. Involves following established procedures.

SkillsAccountability, Accountability, Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Gathering Analysis, Data Interpretations, Executing Plans, Finance, Financial Acumen, Interpreting Financial Data, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Payroll Administration, Planning Activities, Planning Control, Reporting Management, Report Review, Retirement Fund Administration {+ 2 more}

CompetenciesDirects Work

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

EducationMatriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date27 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Senior Administration Specialist (Fixed Term)

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

• Minimum of 5 years experience in retirement fund administration – data, payroll and finance.
• Must have the ability to analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances / assets.
• Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act
• Data reconciliation experience will be an advantage
• Compass experience essential
• AWD/Chorus experience would be an advantage

The vacancy is in the umbrella retirement fund administration environment, specifically in the department dealing with the deregistration of participating employers with the FSCA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain the necessary data required to determine the remaining scheme assets/balances.
• Analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances/ assets.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to achieve targets.
• – Report as required to the project manager as required on progress, blockers, etc.
• Coaching and skill sharing with team members
• Assist the team with other project related work when required and not specific to scheme assets / balances investigations and clearing i.e. assist with prepare and submit deregistration applications, etc.

Administration

Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex matters, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes and progress.

Correspondence

Prepare tailored letters, emails, and more complex reports.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Insights and Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.

Document Preparation

Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Assign work schedules thea team in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

SkillsAccounting Finance, Accounting Finance, Action Planning, Analytical Skills, Analytical Thinking, Calendar Coordination, Coaching, Communication, Complexity Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Databasing, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Query, Decision Making, Development Planning, Digital Literacy, Electronic Mail, Excel Analytics, Executing Plans, Finance Analytics, Financial Data, Funds Administration {+ 21 more}

CompetenciesDecision Quality

Directs Work

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

EducationMatriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date27 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Data Architect

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job DescriptionThe Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing GRID’s data architecture to support advanced analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence needs across our digital platforms.
This role ensures that data is structured, stored, and accessed in a way that maximizes efficiency, security, and scalability and is available in real-time.
The Data Architect will lead GRiD’s data management strategy, focusing on the design of data models, integration of diverse data sources, and creation of a unified data ecosystem that supports both operational and analytical needs.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture Design & Development:

• Develop, implement, and optimize scalable data architecture solutions, including data lakes, warehouses, and data marts, with a focus on supporting advanced analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.
• Design data models to support both transactional and analytical processes, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
• Define and enforce best practices for data governance, data lineage, metadata management, and data quality across platforms.

Data Integration & ETL/ELT Processes:

• Develop and manage ETL/ELT processes, integrating data from various sources, including on-premises databases, third-party platforms, and cloud storage.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines to enable seamless data flow and integration across the organization.
• Ensure data is processed in near real-time where possible, enhancing responsiveness for customer insights and analytics needs.

Data Management & Centralization:

• Establish and maintain a centralized data management system that consolidates data from multiple sources, providing a single source of truth.
• Create a data catalog and knowledge management system to allow easy data access and improve data discoverability across teams.

Data Security & Compliance:

• Design and implement data security frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to safeguard sensitive data and ensure adherence to best practices for data privacy and protection.

Performance Optimization & Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor and optimize data architecture performance, including storage, retrieval, and query execution.
• Develop data metrics, analytics, and reporting systems to support business decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with data science, analytics, and business intelligence teams to understand their data needs and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, providing data architecture expertise and facilitating alignment with business goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Database Management is highly preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or database management.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data solutions across multiple database and cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Extensive experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data pipeline development, and data centralization for analytics.

Advantageous (Preferred, not required)

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data management tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica, Apache Spark).
• Experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Working knowledge of data governance frameworks, data security standards, and data privacy regulations.

Data Architecture and Cloud Infrastructure:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Data Engineering and Management:

• Google Professional Data Engineer
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) from DAMA International

Big Data and Database Technologies:

• Cloudera Certified Data Professional (CCDP)
• MongoDB Certified DBA or Developer
• Oracle Certified Master or Professional (OCM/OCP) in Oracle Database

Data Governance and Security:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)

Project and Agile Management (Preferred):

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

SkillsAction Planning, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gaps Analysis, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, IT Network Security, Market Analysis, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation

CompetenciesAction Oriented

Business Insight

Cultivates Innovation

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Persuades

EducationNQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date29 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Senior Administration specialist: Pricing

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Old Mutual Group Assurance is a leading provider of Group Life, Funeral and Disability products in South Africa. You will be mainly responsible for the co-ordination and allocation of all tenders, and for tendering on the Group Risk Assurance product range

Role Description

• Screening and analysing of New Business tender requests.
• Compiling and analysing of claims experience for larger arrangements
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholder
• Respond to and resolve enquiries from various stakeholders and clients
• Interpret requests from clients and deliver accordingly
• Provide a hassle-free service to clients by attending to requests on time, presenting information in a professional manner, being flexible where appropriate and by being proactive in preventing potential problems
• Conform to Service Level Agreements with relevant stakeholders
• Provide quality service to clients/intermediaries – a passion for service excellence

Key Results Areas:

Documentation Processing

• Provides an indirect service to customers and intermediaries.
• Responds to immediate administrative requirements within procedure.
• Follows standardised processes and provides administrative support in line with normal business functioning.
• Delivers on daily production standards.
• Uses standard administrative techniques to coordinate own work

Personal Effectiveness

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts
• Strong work ethic
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality for periods of 1 day to a maximum of 3 months
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results
• Accepts and lives the company values
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality
• Problem solving skills

Quality Assurance

• Adheres to service and quality standards
• Performs quality checks on own work
• Performs quality checks on the teams work

Requirements

• Matric (with Mathematics)
• Insurance industry experience
• Working knowledge of pricing and rating principles in a group risk environment
• In-depth knowledge/experience working within and pricing in a Group Assurance/Risk environment is compulsory.
• Proven numerical ability / mathematical reasoning skills
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office programmes e.g. Word & Excel
• Have the ability to plan and prioritise effectively
• Have sound analytical and problem solving abilities with a focus on attention to detail
• Customer centric
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively with internal and external colleagues and clients to accomplish organisational and team goals
• Enjoy working in a progressive environment

SkillsCommunication

CompetenciesDecision Quality

Directs Work

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

Closing Date25 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Product Accountant

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Accounting Records

Responsible for creating, verifying, and maintaining accounting records.

Implements accounting processes, systems, and controls for product.

Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken.

Generates financial information.

Analyses and reports on variances.

Financial Control

Performs a root cause analysis of all reconciling items to identify the appropriate remediation required.

Monitors the remediation to ensure that all remediation is being actioned correctly within agreed timelines.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Understand root causes of reconciling items and agrees on remedial action with relevant parties/vendors to eliminate reoccurrence.

Monitor effectiveness of controls and identify and implement any additional controls required.

Performs testing and provide sign-off of remedial action before implementation into production.

Key involvement in projects.

Governance and Compliance

Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Monitor effectiveness of controls and identify and implement any additional controls required.

Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements and provide input into the audit process.

Management Reporting

Generates internal management reports to report on internal controls and processes, as well as the financial position of the products.

Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.

Provides financial assistance and training to segment finance teams.

Provides assistance to the actuaries, auditors and other parties requiring information as needed.

Role Minimum Requirements:

Financial Tertiary Education (B. Com., B.Compt., etc.) with at least 5 years’ relevant experience preferably in a financial services environment.

Articles would be advantageous.

Action orientation, self-starter, decisive and fast paced.

Ability to work under pressure.

Superior analytical and interpretation skills.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to interact at all levels with stakeholders.

Solid planning, organising and time-management skills.

Must be an innovative and strategic thinker.

Good application of business principles

Attention to detailThis vacancy is based in the SAT Finance team reporting to the Senior Product Accountant and will be responsible for products migrating onto the SAT platforms. The role overseas the ledger maintenance, reconciliations, internal reporting and interactions with Segment finance teams and various other stakeholders. The role is individually accountable for achieving results over periods of 3 months to a year with a focus on governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management dashboards, interpretation of financial data as well as implementation of accounting processes, systems, and controls for a product. The successful candidate requires a solid financial grounding.
Accountable for the delivery of all the related financial reporting and control deliveries to various internal stakeholders in terms of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliveries and includes all relevant control accounts.

Responsibilities

Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols

Create a plan to deliver and review financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

Financial Management and Control

Develop and/or deliver a plan for significant aspects of the financial management and/or control process.

Financial Information Systems

Support the implementation of financial systems process changes and enhancements; ensure all changes are effectively implemented.

Data Collection and Analysis

Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Leadership and Direction

Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the function’s strategy and action plan and to the broader organization’s mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.

Operational Compliance

Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.

Performance Management

Develop and propose own performance objectives; take appropriate actions to ensure achievement of agreed objectives, using the organization’s performance management systems to improve personal performance. Or manage and report on team performance; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project/account team members and hold people accountable for achieving them, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team/personal objectives.

Organizational Capability Building

Use the organization’s formal development framework to identify the team’s individual development needs. Plan and implement actions to build their capabilities. Provide training or coaching to others throughout the organization in own area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Budgeting

Deliver a budget for an area of the organization or conduct complex analyses on budget progress in other areas of the organization.

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.

SkillsAccounting, Budget Management, Business Requirements Analysis, Data Controls, Evaluating Information, Financial Accounting, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Financial Modeling, Legal Practices, Management Accounting, Policies & Procedures, Report Review

CompetenciesBusiness Insight

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Organizational Savvy

Plans and Aligns

EducationNQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date23 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Senior Product Accountant – Investments Controls / Recons

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job DescriptionThis vacancy is based in the SAT finance team reporting to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for product investments maintained on the Stadium platform. The role overseas the ledger maintenance, reconciliations, internal reporting and interactions with Segment finance teams and various other stakeholders. The role is individually accountable for achieving results through others, over periods of 3 months to a year with a focus on governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management dashboards, interpretation of financial data and predictive results as well as implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls for a product. The successful candidate requires a solid financial grounding.
Accountable for the delivery of all the related financial reporting and control deliveries to various internal stakeholders in terms of monthly, quarterly and annual deliveries and includes all relevant control accounts.

Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

Analyses business, financial, control and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development and/or correction.

Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken.

Generates financial information.

Financial Control

Analyse and reports on variances.

Ensures all controls and working optimally and effectively.

Ensures all reconciling items are identified and investigated.

Understand root causes of reconciling items and agrees on remedial action with relevant parties/vendors to eliminate reoccurrence.

Performs testing and provide sign-off of remedial action before implementation into production.

Drive implementation of remedial action and ensure that it is delivered successfully within agreed timelines.

Responsible for the process ownership of key accounting processes on behalf of the wider business, and will thus champion the implementation, measurement and improvement of this/these processes.

Reviews work performed by team members to ensure that the controls have operated effectively.

Key involvement in projects.

Governance and Compliance

Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Monitor effectiveness of controls and identify and implement any additional controls required.

Monitors internal controls and reporting on controls and processes, as well as recommending and implementing amendments to internal controls where appropriate.

Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements and manages the external audit interaction and deliverables.

Management Reporting

Generates internal management reports to report on internal controls and processes, as well as the financial position of the products.

Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.

Provides financial assistance and training to segment finance teams.

Provides assistance to the actuaries, auditors and other parties requiring information as needed.

Team Effectiveness

Staff management and development will be a key component outside of the normal delivery.

Individually accountable for others time, tasks and output quality over periods of three months to a year.

Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.

Creates a climate for optimal performance and guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.

Manages performance, plans & assigns work.

Selects potential staff to sustain customer/client service delivery.

Skills

Accountable, Accounting Processes, Auditing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Controlling, Internal Controls, Internal Reporting, Management Reporting, Patient Outcomes, Prioritization, Process Ownership, Strategic Planning

Education

CA Qualification, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience preferably in a financial services environment.

SkillsAccounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Solution Analysis

CompetenciesBusiness Insight

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Nimble Learning

Optimizes Work Processes

Resourcefulness

EducationNQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date23 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Senior Product Accountant – Product Owner Max

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job DescriptionThis vacancy is based in the SAT Finance team reporting to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for products migrating onto the SAT platforms. The role overseas the ledger maintenance, reconciliations, internal reporting and interactions with Segment finance teams and various other stakeholders. The role is individually accountable for achieving results through others, over periods of 3 months to a year with a focus on governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management dashboards, interpretation of financial data and predictive results as well as implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls for a product. The successful candidate requires a solid financial grounding.

Accountable for the delivery of all the related financial reporting and control deliveries to various internal stakeholders in terms of monthly, quarterly and annual deliveries and includes all relevant control accounts.

Financial Analysis

Analyses business, financial, control and general operating information to identify trends and opportunities for development and/or correction.

Provides commentary on financial results and implications and advises on corrective action to be taken.

Generates financial information.

Financial Control

Analyse and reports on variances.

Ensures all controls and working optimally and effectively.

Ensures all reconciling items are identified and investigated.

Understand root causes of reconciling items and agrees on remedial action with relevant parties/vendors to eliminate reoccurrence.

Performs testing and provide sign-off of remedial action before implementation into production.

Drive implementation of remedial action and ensure that it is delivered successfully within agreed timelines.

Responsible for the process ownership of key accounting processes on behalf of the wider business, and will thus champion the implementation, measurement and improvement of this/these processes.

Reviews work performed by team members to ensure that the controls have operated effectively.

Key involvement in projects.

Governance and Compliance

Accountable for governance and compliance at an operational level.

Maintains suitable financial control environment.

Monitor effectiveness of controls and identify and implement any additional controls required.

Monitors internal controls and reporting on controls and processes, as well as recommending and implementing amendments to internal controls where appropriate.

Responsible for audit liaisons as per tax, legislative and statutory requirements and manages the external audit interaction and deliverables.

Management Reporting

Generates internal management reports to report on internal controls and processes, as well as the financial position of the products.

Interacts with business unit line managers on financial outcomes, expense trends, etc.

Provides financial assistance and training to segment finance teams.

Provides assistance to the actuaries, auditors and other parties requiring information as needed.

Team Effectiveness

Staff management and development will be a key component outside of the normal delivery.

Individually accountable for others time, tasks and output quality over periods of three months to a year.

Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.

Creates a climate for optimal performance and guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.

Manages performance, plans & assigns work.

Selects potential staff to sustain customer/client service delivery.

Skills

Accountable, Accounting Processes, Auditing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Financial Controlling, Internal Controls, Internal Reporting, Management Reporting, Patient Outcomes, Prioritization, Process Ownership, Strategic Planning

Education

CA Qualification, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience preferably in a financial services environment.

SkillsAccounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Encoding, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Solution Analysis

CompetenciesBusiness Insight

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Nimble Learning

Optimizes Work Processes

Resourcefulness

EducationNQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date23 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

OMF Credit Analyst – Portfolio Analytics

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job DescriptionResponsible for complex modelling calculations and data analysis. Designs, constructs and documents appropriate models across the organisation. Continuously researches and assesses new processes for model development and analytical enhancement.

Old Mutual Finance was established in 2008 to provide unsecured lending products and services to the SA market. The business started with a staff compliment of 34 and has since grown to over 3000 staff with more than 300 branches nationally. Within our branches we offer insurance, lending products as well as servicing. 
 
Old Mutual Finance is currently seeking to hire a OMF Credit Analyst – Portfolio Analytics.  The successful incumbent will report to the Manager: Portfolio Analytics and Forecasting and be responsible for:

• The development and documentation of forecasting and simulation methodologies to inform business planning.
• Forecasting of key metrics relating to the OMF portfolio and its operations.
• Analyse performance across the portfolio to gain insight and provide recommendations.
• Monitor and prove business effectiveness of policy rules across the credit life-cycle
•  Produce ad-hoc analysis (where required) to answer business questions.
• Assist in improving the portfolio narrative as it relates to OMF’s credit function.
• Timeous and accurate production of reports to track performance and explain variance to business forecasts.
• Setting targets to align efforts of operational functions with business plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in related disciplines: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science
• 1-2 years working experience in similar role
• Proficiency in programming languages like as SQL, R and Python
   

Competencies Required:

• Collaboration and team player
• Analytical, with an affinity to solve problems
• Stakeholder engagement / written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Curiosity and passion for understanding data,
• Ability to cross check data integrity
• Understanding of credit life cycle and portfolio management

SkillsAction Planning, Analytics Software, Budget Management, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Report Review, Solution Analysis, Statistical Analysis Techniques

CompetenciesBusiness Insight

Cultivates Innovation

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Situational Adaptability

Strategic Mindset

EducationBachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date22 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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